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Tuesday, 8 December 2015
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Woman abused in state care dubs govt compensation a disgrace
An elderly woman who was abused as a child in state care says government delays in compensating victims of abuse are a disgrace. Audio
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Donald Trump calls for complete Muslim ban
The billionaire businessman Donald Trump has sparked controversy after calling for a ban on Muslims entering America. Audio
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Children injured a crash west of Auckland
A number of children have been hurt in a crash which has closed part of State Highway 16 west of Auckland. Audio
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Call for police blitz on petty crime in Kaitaia
A Far North businessman is calling for a police blitz on petty crime in Kaitaia after an officer was stabbed, overnight. Audio
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First ever Public Protection Order sought
A man who raped a teenager just days after being paroled could be detained on prison grounds indefinitely, after Corrections applied for the first ever public protection order. Audio
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New Zealand receives assurances from Australia about detainees
The Justice Minister today sought and received an assurance from the Australian government, about New Zealanders in detention and their ability to appeal if they are deported here. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 8 December 2015
8 Dec 2015The Justice Minister today sought and received an assurance from the Australian government, about New Zealanders in detention and their ability to appeal if they are deported here and a man who raped… Read more Audio
Monday, 7 December 2015
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Financial abuse of fishing crews still worries
7 Dec 2015An Auckland researcher says Indonesian fishing operators are making crew members sign contracts stating they will forgo securities and wages if they complain to New Zealand authorities about their… Read more Audio
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Sydney Muslims experience three times as much racism
7 Dec 2015Muslims in Sydney encounter racism and verbal slurs at three times the rate of all other Australians. Audio
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Martin Jetpack's first trial flight in China
The jetpack, conceived and developed in Dunedin has successfully carried out it first public trial in China. Audio
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Where Sydney house prices go, Auckland's follow
Auckland's housing market is showing signs of cooling, following in the footsteps of Sydney. Audio
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A call for more freight to go by sea
The New Zealand shipping industry says the Government is giving it the cold shoulder. Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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